# Macron says French weekend protests will be limited to authorised union demos

https://mins.news/en/item/111348

- BBC News, 2026-10-22 13:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvde8g40xx42o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Emmanuel Macron said only authorised union demonstrations would be allowed on Saturday, while protests by other groups would be banned where possible. Paris is extending a partial curfew, and Marseille and Lyon have prohibited all protests this weekend after demonstrations across France descended into disorder and looting.

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